Poderaccio Agri Relais & Restaurant Lago di Bolsena

After months of searching , for the perfect place to stay on our first trip to Italy, Agri relais ll Poderaccio di Bolsena did not disappoint! The pictures online do not do it justice. We stayed in a farmhouse called IL Segreto Della Quercia, just a five minute walk or 1 min drive from the main villa . The accommodations were quite spacious, inside and out. Two bedrooms 2 baths with an open concept living area. The kitchen is fully equipped and there was a clothes washer! Way more space than we needed for the two of us , we probably would have been fine in one of the apartments on ground, but I wanted to feel like we were truly LIVING in Tuscany not a hotel, and this was the closest I think we will ever get to that! This cottage would be perfect for a girls trip, or for a family with children.. The yard is fenced with plenty of parking , outdoor table for dining, and chaises to lounge in the sun. Even a pool which would be amazing if you have kids along. There was lots of local wildlife, foxes rabbits and incredible views! Oh the views…. Especially from the dining room, which is entirely enclosed by glass , has the views I always dreamed I’d see in Tuscany! The main Villa is beautiful and the grounds are immaculate. Dotting the grounds there were numerous sitting areas to enjoy the views of the rolling hills overlooking Bolsena Lake. One of my favorites memories was each morning , following breakfast, we would take our cappuccino outside to enjoy the views . I have to say though , the most unexpected aspect of our stay was the food. There are 2 options available for meals , breakfast included or full board which includes dinner each night . We opted for full board . The breakfast was buffet style , and there were always fresh pastries , fresh fruit , fresh baked breads , eggs, meat, cheeses etc. more choices and better than your average hotel in the US.

There was really nothing I didn’t like about the property. I would say there were more regrets than anything else I wish I had more time to explore the actual property itself … if there wearnt actual places we wanted to explore we both said we would have been absolutely satisfied to stay at the Villa every day . It felt more like a resort you may stay at back in the states … I wish I had used the electric bikes for rent to go to Bolsena , was right down the road… We never had enough time to use the pool at the farmhouse or the beautiful Inground pool on the property. I wish I had a bigger appetite lol I felt aweful refusing food when I was full or only eating small amounts of food so I could try each coarse …. Each coarse is a normal size but I’m diabetic and on Monjaro so I feel full rather quickly…. The countryside can be buggy in the evenings in May but that is a natural thing that can’t be helped I wish it was cooler in the evenings so we could have used the gorgeous stone fireplace in the farmhouse ( the nerve of Mother Nature lol) …. But it was worth having perfect weather during the day!

Amazing location, owners were very welcoming and the food in the restaurant was outstanding. Our room was beautiful. We loved our stay and will return next year for sure.

Nothing we didn’t like really.

Beautiful place with view of the lake, spacious and quiet.. great place to stay when exploring the area.

Breakfast wasn’t available, although the property caters for self.. being isolated and staying for just one night we didn’t have time to buy breakfast stuff.

Nice garden, perfect view, clean houses, very nice breakfast, lovely people, would not hesitate to go there a second time

Can't think about anything

The staff, the view, service and breakfast

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Whether you plan to relax by the pool or explore the surrounding attractions, choosing an apartment in this agritourism will be a bull's eye. The area is beautifly located, I recommend it to people who need peace and quiet. Despite the fact that the agritourism offers many places to stay, you rarely see other visitors on site. There are many places to relax on the premises, the pool is wonderful. The owners are extremely polite and communicative. I am very grateful for the personal approach and preparing special meals for us due to our specific diet. The breakfasts were delicious, vegetables and fruits grown on site are available all the time. As for the apartment, I was positively surprised. I was afraid of the lack of air conditioning, but even on hot days, it was pleasantly cool inside. The place was clean, the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped. The place is located in a very attractive area, we did not have time to visit everything that was planned, because sometimes we preferred to enjoy the quiet and the views from our apartment.

Amazing vibe and views to match the total hospitality of Stefano and his wife.

Wonderful cosy place, helpful hosts. I recommend it for its excellent location - you can visit the most beautiful towns and small villages of both Lazio and Toscana. The lake with its beaches is very close by.